Corset-waist.



No. 687,536. Patented Nov. 26, l90l. A. E. MAGIJRIS.

CORSET WAIST.

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ANTHONY E. MAGORIS, OF BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK.

CORSET-WAIST.

sPncrFIeA'rIoN forming art of Letters Patent No. 387,536, dated November 2c, 1901. App1icationii1ed November 13, Serial No. 36,373; (No model.)

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Be it known that I, ANTHONY E. MAGORIS, a citizen of the United States of America, residing at Binghamton,in the county of Broome and State of New York, have invented cert-ain new'and useful Improvements in Corset- Waists, of which the following is'a specification.

My invention relates to an improvement in corset-waists, and it combines the functions of a shoulder-brace, a form-corrector, and supporter, and is adapted to be worn with or without corsets, and while made in various sizes is capable of a Wide range of adj ustments to the Wearers form.

Among the advantages of this invention .may be mentioned the fact that the garment fits the body perfectly and adj usts deformed parts by applying gentle but constant pressure. It is capable of independent adjustment on opposite sides and in various parts to suit the requirements. Furthermore, it is a hygienic appliance adapted to correct unnatural postures of the -bodygand by applying tension and pressure at the required point resulting in lifting of the chest walls and allowing free action of the heart and lungs. By the adjustment of the armholes and the pressure at the arms and shoulders the tension on the strong muscles on the arms and chest in front is regulated and by the constant elastic pressure the shoulders are made to retain or regain'their true position. It is a Well-known factthat if the shoulderblades lie flat on the back of the thorax or ribs the chest must be proportionately lifted .np and expanded and breathing made easy and the heart action more natural. It is a primary object of my invention to insure this action.

With the foregoing objects in view my invention consists in certain novel features of construction and combinations of parts,which will be hereinafter described, and pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a view in perspective of one form of my in- Fig. 2 is a view in rear elevation.

form of the invention. Fig. a is a view of still another form of the invention, showing an abdominal supporter in connection therefect support and comfort to the wearer.

with, Fig.6 isa detail of the manner of fastening theband, and Fig. 6 is a sectionaldetail view showing the padding in the straps.

A represents the back, made of suitable material cut to fit the form and extending from the base of the neck as far down the back as desired, it being of suitable width and preferably narrower than the usual width of a jacket or dress back. This back is stiffened and supported by stays 1 1, sewed into the material of the back as closely together as the particular garment requires and according to the taste andrequirement of the wearer of the garment. The back is divided length- Wise through the center over the spine and is provided at each of the inner edges with eyelets 2 2 to admit of lacing together, as is shown, by the corsetstring 3.

From each side edge of the back at a point a little below the arms a broad band 4 is extended forward to the middle line in front of the body, where the two parts are adapted to be fastened together by means of hooks and eyes 5 and 6 or other equivalent fastening devices, thus forming a support around the body just under the breasts. Several of these eyelets are provided in order to allow for the adjustment to the Wearers size, and the eyelets preferably extend only through the outer ply of the material of which the band in which they are located is composed, so that'the ends of the fastening devices are covered and do not extend through in contact with the garments or the flesh of the wearer. These bands are so formed and braced by means of vertical stays '7 7, sewed or otherwise secured therein, that they form supports for the bust when desired. By means of the lace at the rear and the series of eyelets or fastening devices in front the garment can be adjusted toa nicety and with ease and facility and at the same time aiford a per- In addition to the eyelets or fastening devices described at the end of one of these bands one or more rows of eyelets 9 9 are formed just in front of the arm and disposed horizontally, or approximately so, for a purpose to be described hereinafter.

Just below the eyelets just mentioned two strips of material 10 10 aresecured, one on each hand. These strips extend about horizontally from a point at or near the side edge of the back forward partway the length of the band, and in them a series of eyelets 11 11 are arranged for a purpose which will be subsequently mentioned. These strips are stitched or otherwise securely fastened to the bands, and, as in the end of one of the bands, as described, the eyelets preferably extend through the strips only and not through the bands.

From the upper ends of each back section a strap 12 extends forwardly over the shoulder, and from the point where this strap terminates at the top of the shoulder an elastic strap 13 extends downwardly. This elastic strap maybe single or double ply, and in any event has snflicient width, length, and strength to act as an elastic support over the front surface of the shoulder to attach to the bands 4 4, and for this purpose the elastic straps are provided at their lower ends with a hook or other fastening device 14, adapted for engagement with the eyelets 9 9 at the upper edge of the bands 4 1, the hook being inserted in the eyelet which most naturally falls opposite it, according to the size of the arm or the position the band takes about the body of the wearer. In this way the strap over the shoulder is rendered free of movement, constantly adjusting itself to the movements of the body very much like the shoulder-strap of an ordinary shoulder-brace or pair of suspenders. A cushion-sleeve 15 is preferably made to cover thiselastic part for the purpose of protection against too much rubbing or cutting or pressure on the part in front of the shoulder. The padded sleeve is made removable, so that it may be washed when desired.

From points on the back at or near the armholes tension-bands 16 16 are securely fastened. These bands extend straight across the shoulders and are adapted to be drawn up at the center and fastened by means of a buckle or similar fastening device 17. From the same points 18 18, preferably where the straps or hands 16 16 are secured and, if desired, the same piece of material, diagonal bands 19 19 extend diagonally in opposite directions, crossing each other at the center, they being provided with hooks 20 20 or similar fastening devices at their ends,whereby to engage one of the eyelets 11 11 in the strips 10 10. In this way the bands at the back may be adjusted to apply a gentle strain or pressure upon the shoulders and other parts of the form as may be desired to give erectness to the figure and cause the shoulders to be thrown back into their proper position.

When the garment is desired as a support to the spine at any distance down, the back A A may be lengthened, as shown in Fig. 3, to extend-down as far as desired for the particular requirements of the case, and extra straps 21 21 are fastened to the edges of these extensions and adapted to be secured together at the front by means of a hook or buckle 22 or equivalent fastening device, as desired.

In lieu of the construction just described provision may be made for the attachment of an abdominal supporter 24, as shown in Fig. 4, in which eventinstead of the straps 21 21 broader bands 25 are provided, forming an extension of the sides, and on these one or more straps 26 are secured for buckling o'r fastening on and adjusting the abdominal supporter. The abdominal supporter can be made with or without an elastic gore 27 and of any desired width and shape, and can also be provided with means for the attachment of the hose or other garments or appliances It may also be mentioned that pendent straps, as shown in Fig. 1, may be removably attachedto the lower end of the back of the waist should occasion require their use at any time. When employed, a convenient form is that illustrated in Fig. 1, which consists of straps having hooks at their upper ends to en ter eyelets 28 in the lower edges of the back and eyelets 29 29 in their lower ends.

The garment thus constructed is light and of skeleton form and capable of being worn over or under corsets, or can be used in place of corsets. As set forth, the parts are capable of'independent adjustment at various points to accommodate the wearer or to adjust to the parts which they are intended to support. The garment is soft and flexible, thus yield ing readily to the motion of the body. Also it is effectual in accomplishing the functions ascribed to it.

It is evident that slight changes might be made in the form andarrangement of the several parts described without departing from ,the spirit and scope of my invention, and

hence I do not wish to limit myself to the exact construction herein set forth; but,

Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. As an article of manufacture, a wais having broad bands which meet and are adjustably secured together in front of the body and shoulder-st raps extending over the shoulders, adjustably connected with these-broad bands, and cushioned sleeves removably secured on said shoulderstraps.

2. As an article of manufacture, a corsetwaist provided with bands adapted to extend forwardly around the wearers body and adjustably secured in front, whereby the size may be increased or decreased, shoulderstraps extending from the upper ends of the back of the corset-waist, over the shoulders and adj ustably secured to the bandsin front, means on the bands whereby the shoulderstraps may be laterally adjusted and transverse tension-bands secured at their opposite ends to each side of the back of the corsetwaist and extending from the armholes transversely across the back of the waist, these bands adjustably secured together at their meeting ends, centrally of the back of the waist, whereby but one adjustment is necessary.

3. As an article of manufacture, a corsetwaist comprising a back, shoulder-straps secured to the back, their lower ends secured to the waist and laterally adjustable thereon, and tension-straps extending transversely across the back of the garment toward each other and adj ustably secured together at their meeting ends, in the center of the back of the garment whereby an equal tension is simultaneously exerted on both sides of the waist, by one adjustment.

4. As an article of manufacture, a garment provided with shoulder-straps, bands to which the shoulder-straps are secured and with relation to which the straps are laterally adjustable, and cushioned sleeves slidably mounted on each'shoulder-strap.

5. As an article of manufacture, a waist comprising a back and shoulder-straps adapted to be secured at their lower ends to the waist, tension straps extending transversely .across the back of the garment and adjust ably secured together at their ends and a cushion-sleeve removably attached to each shoulder-strap.

6. As an article of manufacture, a corsetwaist comprising a back, bands extending forwardly from the sides of the back of the waist and adjus'tably secured together in front, shoulder-straps extending from the upper ends of the back forwardly over the shoulders and adjustably secured to the bands in front and bands secured to the back of the waist at the armholes, those bands extending diagonally downward across the back, crossing each other in the approximate center thereof, and thence extending forwardly under the armholes, their ends adjustably secured to the corset-waist bands in front.

7. As an article of manufacture, a corsetwaist comprising a back, bands secured to the back of the waist and extending around the sides to the front of the wearers body, where they are adj ustably secured together, shoulder-straps secured to the upper rear portion of the waist, these straps passing over the shoulders and adj ustably secured to the bands in front for the support of the corsetwaist, and diagonal straps secured to the back of the waist and extending downwardly across the back of the Waist, crossing each other in the approximate center thereof, and thence under the armholes, a series of protected faste'ning means on the bands securing the corset-Waist in front, the ends of the diagonal bands being adj ustably held in any one of the series of fastening means.

ends are secured, straps located on the sides of the elongated portion of the back on the elongated portion, and an abdominal supporter adjustably secured to the elongated portion by means of the straps, whereby it is simultaneously fastened and adjusted, the abdominal supporter provided with an elastic gore formed in its front portion.

9. As an article of manufacture, a garment consisting of a back divided centrally, bands integral with the back and extending forwardly, the bands adjustably-secured to one another in front, shoulder-braces secured to the back and extending over the shoulders, their ends adjustably secured to the bands in front, a transverse strap secured to the back below the shoulder braces and adjusting means on the transverse strap.

10. As an article of manufacture, a garment consisting of a back divided centrally, bands integral with the back and extending forwardly, the bands adj ustably secured to one another in front, shoulder-braces secured to the back and extending over the shoulders, their ends adjustably secured to the bands in front, a transverse strap secured to the back below the shoulder-braces, adjusting means on the transverse strap, and diagonal straps secured to the back, these straps crossing each other and adapted to be adjustably secured to the bands at the sides thereof. 7 j

11. As an article of manufacture, a garment consisting of a back divided centrally, bands integral with the back and extending forwardly, the bands adj ustably secured to one another in front, shoulder-braces secured 'to the back and extending over the shoulders, their ends adj ustably secured to the bands in front, a transverse strap secured to the back below the shoulder braces and adjusting means on the transverse strap, the band so constructed that the adjusting devices cannot extend entirely through the band, but are prevented from contact with parts beneath the belt.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

ANTHONY E. MAGORIS.

Witnesses:

IDA WOUGHTER, LULA B. KING. 

